Looking to upgrade my tubes have a momentum now. Just went to the Wing web page to check them out and I like the looks alot. Now to my question, where can I go to look at the product in person? Can I buy just the tubes? Or do I have to buy a package deal. Have a frame that I really like, just want to upgrade my tubes...Thanks Jeff

I know Down River Equipment in Colorado sells them. Supposedly the highest quality tube. I know this doesn't help as far as seeing them, but I've dealt with this company and like their service.

You're right, Wing is about as good as they get. Eventually one day I'll buy up that high, until then I'll stick with my Aire. Any good cataraft company will sell just the tubes to you. Usually, that's how they sell them, then you have the choice to build your own frame or buy one.

If you want to see one up close, talk with Osprey who posts on here. He builds frames and he has Wing tubes. He may show you his and that way you can get a feel for what they're like. I've heard nothing but good things about them so I doubt you'd be disappointed.

Good luck....Jerry

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you haven't lived til you've rowed a cataraft. Friends don't let friends run Outcasts.

No problem ,I love my Wings I've got 12 footers ,continuous curve with the 33oz. bottom chafe....drop me line...Os

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Osprey
Thanks for your reply, I was looking at Merivia and Sotar tubes but after looking at the Wing tubes on there web site I am starting to lean towards them..Maybe we could hook up on the water one day so I could get a look see. I really like my Momentum alot its just it handles like a tank...Hell its built like a tank...Where did you buy your wings from? Cant find anybody in the Portland/ Vancouver area that carries them. Sorry about your break in this weekend there seems to be alot of dumbasses out lately. Well thanks again Jeff

JF. Years ago when I decided to go with Wing,I opened an Outfitters account I've purchased several sets for people at cost (I'm not in the cat tube business) I run a constuction Co. but I happen to be a steelhead addict with a mig welder so I do a few frames when ever.
As far the other brands you mentioned Sotar is top notch they use the same material that Wing does,wing just got a computerized cutting machine they are a small operation but a joy to work with I met Bill and toured their shop,
I couldn't wait for my first set so I drove to Arcadia Calif. to get them
Maravia is decent tube they are not true urethane it's sprayed on top of the original material but there still tons better than the hypalon ones you're rowing now,I rowed a set like you'res not bad,considering I went from a drift boat to a cat, then I got on a set of Wings with a decent frame...WOW kinda like going from a Hyundia to a Cobra fast and smooth ,reactive all the above.
As soon as I get my personal stuff squared away we( myself and Steelie 69 ) are going to get a cat club fishing trip together,let me know how I can be of help ggod luck...Os

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Osprey
That cat club sounds cool. just name the place and time and I'll be there,maybe we could hit some rivers in Oregon to, know of a couple..lots of fish and noboby fishing for them. I tried to send this in an e-mail but as usuall e-mail is down again really getting tired of cable should of went with dsl..Thanks for all the help...Jeff